Women and Heart Disease
How much do you know about heart disease? Can you identify signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
Nothing Is Ever Safe…
Landscape and memory combined to tell us certain places are special, sanctified by their extraordinary natural merits and by social consensus. We call those places parks, and we take them for granted. Some are large, spectacular, and wild –such as Yellowstone and Kruger. Some are intimately local – such as Buttes – Chaumont, set within [...]
Raising Green Kids…
Going green with kids is a refreshing change. Viewing the world through a child’s eyes is to see a place of beauty, fairness and possibility. Children are curious about nature and genuinely compassionate toward animals and plants, but they are also easily distracted and sometimes imprudent.
Love Story…
Love means many things. For some, “love is a many-splendored thing.” For other, “love is patient, Love is kind.” And for those who are fans of Ed Hardy clothing, there’s the idea that “love kills slowly.”
Winter Park’s Destination Hotel…
The rich and famous, as well as well-to-do locals, found a home away form home at the Langford. Central Florida’s reputation as a vacation destination began long before the first theme park was even a dream. Visitor’s looking to escape the bleak winters of New England and the Midwest found the warm climate irresistible, and many made it their home.
Winter Park Takes a Swing at Golf
After a few false starts, the “gentlemen’s game” became established in a young town. There is much debate as to exactly when and where golf began. Scotland is usually given the credit dating to the 1400’s, but other countries and cultures claim to have created similar games. The history of golf in the United States [...]
ARTHRITIS…
ARTHRITIS… Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans has arthritis? The good new is that there is a lot you can do to manage this condition. Here are some ideas to consider: Develop an exercise program. First, check with your healthcare provider to find out what types of exercises are both sage and effective [...]
FYI…
CANCER SCREENING If detected early, many types of cancer can bet treated successfully. Getting regular screenings is an important step in that process. Most of the screenings that are recommended will depend on factors such as your gender, age, or family history of the disease. Talk with your doctor about which cancer screenings you need [...]
High Blood Pressure
If left untreated, high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to other serious health problems. The following lifestyle changes may help you manage this condition: Review your diet. Start by reducing foods with high sale (sodium) content. Increase your physical activity. Any activity that raises your heart rate will help – even 10 minutes at a [...]
